Description
This Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy crispy, golden-brown potatoes with a fluffy interior. Seasoned with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, these potatoes are roasted at a high temperature to achieve the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal as a side dish for any meal, this recipe is quick, easy, and sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 ½ pounds baby potatoes, cleaned and cut in half
Seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. This high temperature is essential for creating crispy exteriors while keeping the potatoes fluffy inside.
- Season Potatoes: Place the halved baby potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the potatoes. Toss thoroughly using your hands to ensure each potato piece is well coated with the oil and seasonings for even cooking and flavor.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the potatoes for about 20 minutes. They should be fork-tender and have a golden-brown crispy exterior. To promote even cooking, you can rotate the pan halfway through, but avoid flipping the potatoes to maintain maximum crispiness.
Notes
- Cutting the baby potatoes in half ensures faster cooking and crispiness on more surface area.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust seasonings according to taste; you can add fresh herbs after roasting for extra flavor.
- If you prefer extra crispy potatoes, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
